Finding the Third Proportional to 61,884 and 93,129.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,884 and 93,129.75 is: 140,151.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,884 : 93,129.75 = 93,129.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,884/93,129.75 = 93,129.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,884x = 93,129.75 × 93,129.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,884x = 8,673,150,335.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,673,150,335.06/61,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 140,151.74
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